NAPLAN marker frequently asked questions (FAQs)

To be a NAPLAN marker, you must have:

• a current Queensland College of Teachers registration number or,
• have previously held a Queensland College of Teachers registration number that has not been suspended or cancelled (e.g. a retired teacher).

Permission to Teach registration is not accepted.

For 2027, experienced NAPLAN markers may be invited to complete a streamlined process to confirm their availability.

Where this applies, invited returning markers will receive direct communication from the QCAA.

If you do not receive an invitation, you are welcome to apply through the usual vacancy process in the QCAA Portal when 2027 NAPLAN Marker vacancies become available.

You can apply online through the Assessor Jobs app (QCAA Portal).

Note: You may need to scroll down the list of roles to find the NAPLAN marking vacancies.

Before you apply

Practising Queensland teachers:

• Get verbal approval from your principal to mark in the NAPLAN marking operation
• Check that your principal is confirmed in the QCAA Portal so they can authorise the application.
  See Accessing QCAA Portal for instructions.

Other eligible applicants:

• Complete the Introduction to NAPLAN Marking course in the Assessment Literacy app (QCAA Portal).

To submit the application:

1. Log in to the QCAA Portal.
   • To register for a Portal account: refer to the FAQ I don’t have a QCAA Portal account. What should I do?
2. Open Assessor Jobs.
3. Click the Vacancies tab at the top of the screen.
4. Scroll down or type ‘NAPLAN’ into the Position field to find the NAPLAN marker — practising Queensland teacher vacancy or the NAPLAN marker — other eligible applicant vacancy.
5. Click Select next to the relevant vacancy and then click Apply for vacancy.
6. Follow the instructions on each page to complete the application.
7. Review and confirm the application details.
8. Click Finish to submit the application. You will receive a confirmation email.

For help choosing the right vacancy, see Which NAPLAN marker vacancy should I apply for?

Refer to the following FAQs if the correct vacancy does not appear in the list:

• I can only see the OEA vacancy when I log in to the QCAA Portal, but I am a practising Queensland teacher. What should I do?
• I can only see the PQT vacancy when I log in to the QCAA Portal, but I am an other eligible applicant. What should I do?

The NAPLAN Marker – practising Queensland teacher (PQT) vacancy is for:

• practising Queensland teachers assigned to a school (full-time, part-time or contract)
• permanent teachers on leave (e.g. parental leave or long service leave).

The NAPLAN marker —other eligible applicant (OEA) vacancy is for:

• retired teachers
• non-practising teachers
• casual/supply teachers
• contract teachers not currently assigned to a school.

We acknowledge that workload commitments vary. All NAPLAN markers have the flexibility to set their own work hours provided they:

• mark continuously for a minimum of 2 hours for at least 5 days of each week
• attend scheduled meetings during their nominated meeting window (either 4–6 pm or 6–8 pm) each weekday they mark
• check for scheduled meetings at the start of the meeting window, each weekday they mark
• share their availability on Saturdays or Sundays with the group leader and attend meetings within their meeting window.

These are the minimum requirement. Markers are encouraged to work more hours if able to do so.

Group leaders and professional leaders have different commitment requirements. See the role description for details.

A meeting window is a 2-hour period when you must be available for scheduled meetings.

The marker meeting windows are:

• Window A: 4–6 pm
• Window B: 6–8 pm.

Group leaders and professional leaders must be available to attend or run online meetings between 4 pm and 8 pm.

Note: Meetings may also be required outside meeting windows and on weekends when you are marking online or by negotiation. You will share your weekend availability with the group leaders at the start of the marking operation.

The NAPLAN marker application in Assessor Jobs includes a section where you can express your interest in the group leader and professional leader roles.

Your application should include evidence of:

• NAPLAN marking experience
• literacy teaching experience or other experience to demonstrate the literacy knowledge required to mark an extended writing task using the NAPLAN writing marking rubric
• leadership experience and skills and/or experience in marking moderation activities.

Examples of skills that you could provide experience in:

• communication skills
• managing having difficult conversations
• mentoring others
• providing feedback
• data analysis.

Be clear and explicit when outlining your experience and skills. Use full names for specific school-based programs, not acronyms.

Many sections of the application form require you to click on a green button titled ‘Add‘ or ’Add new role‘ to include additional information. Complete each section of the application form thoroughly and include your teaching experience (including subject areas for secondary teachers or year levels for primary teachers).

Practising Queensland teachers:

1. Click Register for a QCAA Portal account on the QCAA Portal landing page.
2. Follow the instructions to register for an account.

Other eligible applicants:

1. Visit the non-school registration page.
2. Read the QCAA Portal terms of use and click Accept.
3. Enter your details on the Register to access the QCAA Portal page, then click Next.
4. Enter your email address and click Send code. You will receive an email with a verification code.
5. Follow the instructions in the email to complete account registration.

Note: Access to the QCAA Portal may take a few days. You will receive an email when your account is activated.

Log into the QCAA Portal and click the My Details application.

To change your email address:

• Under Personal details, click Edit.
• Enter the new Login email and click Save.

To change personal details:

• Find the information that needs updating and click Edit.
• Update the information.
• Go to the QCAA employment section to change date of birth details.

Need help? See the My Details help for more information.

• My Details (PDF, 5.2 MB)

To link your QCAA Portal account with a new school: follow the instructions on How to transfer your QCAA Portal account.

Email ClientServices@qcaa.qld.edu.au for help logging in or if the Assessor Jobs application isn’t showing.

1. Log in to the QCAA Portal.
2. Check the selected organisation in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Click on the dropdown arrow next to the organisation to select a different organisation.
4. Click on your school name to select it as your current organisation.
5. Open Assessor Jobs.
6. Click the Vacancies tab at the top of the screen.
7. Scroll down or type ‘NAPLAN’ into the Position field. The NAPLAN Marker — Practising Queensland teacher vacancy should now be visible.
8. Click Select then Apply for vacancy.

If your school is not listed as an available organisation, follow the instructions on How to transfer your QCAA Portal account.

1. Log in to the QCAA Portal.
2. Check the selected organisation in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Click on the dropdown arrow next to the organisation to select a different organisation.
4. If available, select ‘QCAA Assessors’ as your organisation.
5. Open Assessor Jobs.
6. Click the Vacancies tab at the top of the screen.
7. Scroll down or type ‘NAPLAN’ into the Position field. The NAPLAN marker — other eligible applicant vacancy should now be visible.
8. Click Select then Apply for vacancy.

If you do not have access to the QCAA Assessors organisation, or the practising Queensland teacher vacancy is still visible, contact the QCAA Client Services team by emailing ClientServices@qcaa.qld.edu.au.

For help choosing the right vacancy, see FAQ ‘Which NAPLAN marker vacancy should I apply for?’

Yes. At the start of the marking operation, appointed markers will be asked to confirm their availability with their group leader. You can communicate changes to availability at this time.

First, withdraw your other eligible applicant application:

1. Log in to the QCAA Portal and open Assessor Jobs.
2. Go to My applications and find your NAPLAN marker — other eligible applicant application.
3. Click Select and then View vacancy.
4. In the top-right corner of the screen, click Withdraw application.
5. Exit Assessor Jobs.
6. Connect your QCAA Portal account to your organisation (school). Follow the instructions in the FAQ ‘I can only see the other eligible applicant vacancy when I log in to the QCAA Portal, but I am a practising Queensland teacher. What should I do?’

If the other eligible applicant vacancy is still visible, contact Client Services at ClientServices@qcaa.qld.edu.au.

First, withdraw your practicing Queensland teacher application:

1. Log in to the QCAA Portal and open Assessor Jobs.
2. Go to My applications and find your NAPLAN marker — practising Queensland teacher application.
3. Click Select and then View vacancy.
4. In the top-right corner, click Withdraw application.
5. Exit Assessor Jobs.
6. Follow the steps listed in the FAQ I can only see the practising Queensland teacher vacancy when I log in to the QCAA Portal, but I am an other eligible applicant. What should I do?

If you will be employed at a school on a permanent or contract basis during the NAPLAN marking operation, advise the QCAA by emailing naplan@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phoning 1300 214 452.

Other eligible applicants (OEAs) who have not completed the Introduction to NAPLAN Marking course (previously called the NAPLAN Accreditation Course) must successfully complete the course and assessment before applying in Assessor Jobs.

To access the course:

1. Log in to the QCAA Portal and open Assessor Jobs.
2. On the Homepage, scroll down to the heading NAPLAN marker — other eligible applicant.
3. Under this heading, there will be a message stating that you have not completed the requirements for this role. Click the Open Assessment Literacy button underneath this message.
4. Complete the Introduction to NAPLAN Marking course by following the instructions.
5. Once you have completed the course, click the Exit button near the top of the window.
6. Click the Take assessment button to start the assessment. If you cannot find the assessment:
   • Log out then back in to the QCAA Portal.
   • Open the Assessment Literacy application.
   • Scroll down and select the Introduction to NAPLAN Marking course.
   • Click the Take assessment button in the top-right corner to start the assessment.
7. Complete and submit the assessment.

Successful completion of the assessment automatically opens access to the OEA vacancy in Assessor Jobs.

Note: The course has course content and a separate assessment component. After completing the course, you need to go back and click on the assessment link. If you get an error message stating that you have not completed the course, you may not have submitted the assessment component. Follow Step 6 above to access the assessment.

If you are appointed as a marker, group leader or professional leader, you will need to attend a combination of self-paced online course modules and live training before you are eligible to mark student scripts.

Training is paid at the hourly rate detailed in the relevant role descriptions. You must complete all components of training to start marking.

All marking for the NAPLAN marking operation takes place remotely using an online marking platform.

Markers must have their own devices that meet the ICT requirements.

All markers are required to mark from the start of the marking operation. Once marking has started, a marker who wishes to stop their marking engagement for reasons such as the start of school holidays should:

• notify their group leader
• provide a written statement of their intention to withdraw from the operation, including their intended end date by emailing naplan@qcaa.qld.edu.au.

To withdraw an application before accepting an offer:

1. Log into the QCAA Portal and go to Assessor Jobs.
2. Go to My applications, find your NAPLAN marker application and click Select > View vacancy.
3. In the top right-hand corner, click Withdraw application.

If you have already accepted an offer, email your intention to withdraw to naplan@qcaa.edu.au.

Markers are paid either an hourly rate or a piece rate depending on the activity undertaken. Group leaders and professional leaders are paid at an hourly rate. Refer to the role description for role-specific pay rates.